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Steps Hill – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Northchurch

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Steps Hill – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Northchurch

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Steps Hill – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Northchurch

03:28

30.1km

400m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 7, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

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Pitstone Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The views are spectacular in all directions as you run along this elevated section of the Ridgeway National Trail. The route follows the ancient Iron Age earthworks of Grim’s Ditch. …

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Steps Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the summit of Steps Hill, you are treated to wonderful views over Beacon Hill and the ever-charming Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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12.9 km

Standing at 764 feet (233 m), Ivinghoe Beacon towers over the surrounding countryside. Offering views of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire, it’s named after the fires that were once lit at …

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Whipsnade White Lion

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The lion was carved into the hills overlooking Dunstable Downs close to Whipsnade Zoo in 1931-33. Some say it was to remind pilots not to fly too low when crossing …

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Bridgewater Monument

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This Tower was built in memory of Francis Egerton, who was the Third Duke of Bridgewater. Egerton was an expert in inland navigation. He was involved in the construction of …

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Eggs and Jam (Cash Only)

Highlight • Rest Area

30.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

7.43 km

2.92 km

1.60 km

1.26 km

528 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.71 km

7.72 km

6.05 km

5.17 km

1.45 km

993 m

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Steps Hill – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Northchurch

Pitstone Hill

Steps Hill

Ivinghoe Beacon

Whipsnade White Lion

Bridgewater Monument

Eggs and Jam (Cash Only)

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